Franklin's Subs and Suds is located on St-Paul street in Old-Montreal. Delicious "Philly Cheesesteak" submarines are the main attraction. The decor is very comforting, you'll find arcades, beautifully designed graffiti and great ambient music.
Reviews describe a lively casual spot in the Old Port with strong drinks, quick service and a menu that shines on smoked meat sandwiches, poutine and burgers, delivering solid value and a welcoming vibe. The atmosphere ranges from cozy to energetic, aided by retro decor, music and a bar scene that makes it easy to hang out. The staff are described as attentive and friendly, providing fast service and helpful recommendations. While experiences are mostly positive, some notes mention crowding, noise and occasional variability in dishes such as the poutine. Overall Franklin's is seen as a reliable choice for lunch or a casual night out in Montreal, offering memorable smoked meat and good drinks with a lively social vibe.
Nothing fancy, but a fun, small place. We visited during the May 2026 long weekend on a hockey game night. That was fun!
The smoked meat sandwich was very good & it had a lot of meat. Tried their Philly cheesesteak & it was ok, very heavy for my taste, but my partner liked it. Also had the fried onion rings & it was a very big portion. Heavy deep fried too, couldn't finish it all.
Overall, it was a fun experience, decent prices for both food & drinks. Like what you'd expect in a non-fancy sports bar.
We'd come back!
Nous sommes arrêté pour le dîner. Petit mais chaleureuxvLa place est plus où moins à la moitié. Le temps que nous passons notre commande, çà se remplit. Décor un peu disparate. Menu simple : burgers, sous-marins, smoked meat & poutines.
We are locals & this was our first time there. The inside is cleverly decorated & fun. We were greeted right away by a young man that seems to do everything with warmth & a smile. We sat at the window. He guided us with his menu knowledge & we ordered a delicious sub with lotsa meat & cheese, poutine & fried pickles.
Sub Philly cheese steak 10/10
Poutine 8/10. ( more cheese under plzz)
Fried pickles 8/10 needs a new dip
Service 10/10
Food is flying out of the kitchen 10/10
Bathrooms needs upgrading
Next time we're trying the smoked meat !
Would highly recommend !
Need more/better desserts
Service, food, & atmosphere were all incredible!!! Definitely will be coming back when I visit Montreal in the future. Shoutout to our server Jeff, he was amazing 10/10 service. I ordered the regular smoked meat sandwich. The meat was juicy snd delicious, the sourdough bread was freshly baked, the pickle had a nice crunch, & the mustard gave a nice acidic kick! Mouthwatering is definitely an understatement! As someone who takes pride in the food they eat, I would definitely recommend anyone visiting Montreal to come to this gem of a restaurant.
Mar 26, 2026
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The smoked meat sandwhich was delicious, & Jeff was a kind & attentive server! The interior has great music & ambiance, definitely a must visit place if you are in Montreal!
Stumbled upon this place accidentally & honestly did not expect to be this impressed. The Montreal smoked meat sandwich was the real deal, perfectly tender & generously stacked just the way it should be. The cheesesteak hoagie was equally amazing, juicy, cheesy & honestly one of the better ones I've had in the city.
If you wanted to try smoked meats this is the place to go! Delicious food & quick service though it seems a bit cramped it's actually a very comfortable dining experience with a nice atmosphere
Jeff & his wife have a fantastic place in Old Montreal. We were greeted right away & sat, & ordered food. Food came out quickly & was unreal - get the smoked meat sandwich & poutine. Thank me later!
We wanted late evening eats & found this amazing establishment.
Loved the smoked meat & smash burgers. Next table over ordered poutine & we were sad we did not get that too! Welcome casual vibes, initial service & food delivery was prompt & friendly. Will revisit to try more & check the playlist.
We were exploring old Montreal & came across Franklin's, decided to go in for smoked meat sandwiches, because you just gotta.
Franklin's has a really good vibe inside - cool retro décor & good music that makes it a nice place to hang out. Service was great: friendly staff & very quick, which we appreciated.
Food-wise, it was mixed. The smoked meat was just okay & quite fatty, which took away from it, & not much flavour. Fries were tasty & probably the highlight. The poutine, however, was also just okay & didn't really stand out.
Overall, nothing was bad, but nothing impressed enough to recommend it either. I wouldn't tell people to stay away, but I wouldn't go out of my way to suggest it.
